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Subaru Forester (2008 - 2011)

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Model specs

Model info

Model name
Subaru Forester
Generation
SH
Production years
2008 - 2011
Doors
5
5

Dimensions

Length
4560 mm
4,127.0
Avg
4,560.0
Higher is better
Wheelbase
2615 mm
2,551.0
Avg
2,651.0
Higher is better
Width
1780 mm
1,770.0
Avg
1,841.0
Higher is better
Height
1675 mm
1,483.0
Avg
1,700.0
Higher is better
Ground clearance
215 mm
165.0
Avg
215.0
Higher is better
Turning circle
11 m
10.0
Avg
11.0
Lower is better

Boot/interior

Boot space
459 l
395.0
Avg
521.0
Higher is better
Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to roof)
1649 l
1,115.0
Avg
1,660.0
Higher is better
Seats
5
5
Doors
5
5

Engines/drivetrain

Cylinders
4
3.0
Avg
4.0
Higher is better
Max. speed
184 - 186 km/h
168.0
Avg
193.0
Higher is better
Torque
196 - 350 Nm
160.0
Avg
280.0
Higher is better
Power
108 - 126 kW
67.0
Avg
120.0
Higher is better
Cubic capacity
1994 - 2457 ccm
998.0
Avg
1,994.0
Higher is better
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 - 12 s
10.0
Avg
14.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

Tank size
53 - 64 l
40.0
Avg
60.0
Higher is better
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 - 12 l/100km
  • subaru LogoSubaru Forester (This) 6 - 12 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)
7 - 16 l/100km
  • subaru LogoSubaru Forester (This) 7 - 16 l/100km
Empty weight (EU)
1540 - 1550 kg
1,170.0
Avg
1,540.0
Higher is better

Towing

Max. towbar load
80 kg
60.0
Avg
90.0
Higher is better
Max. roof load
80 kg
70.0
Avg
80.0
Higher is better
Braked trailer
1500 - 2000 kg
910.0
Avg
2,000.0
Higher is better
Trailer (no brakes)
750 kg
450.0
Avg
750.0
Higher is better

Offroad

Ramp angle
23 °
14.0
Avg
23.0
Higher is better
Departure angle
27 °
19.0
Avg
27.0
Higher is better
Approach angle
25 °
17.0
Avg
25.0
Higher is better

Engines (Forester)

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Diesel
MAN AWD
2.0D Active
Engine & Power
Power
108 kW / 147 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,998 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
186 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
350 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1800 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
3600 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
LPG
MAN AWD
2.0X ecomatic Trend
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,994 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
184 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
196 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
12 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3200 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
15 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
LPG
AUT AWD
2.0X ecomatic Active -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,994 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
185 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
196 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
12 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3200 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
16 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN AWD
2.0X Trend
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,994 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
184 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
196 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3200 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT AWD
2.0X Active -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,994 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
185 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
196 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3200 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
11 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN AWD
2.5X
Engine & Power
Power
126 kW / 171 HP
Capacity
2.5L (2,457 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Torque & RPM
Torque
235 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4100 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT AWD
2.5X -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
126 kW / 171 HP
Capacity
2.5L (2,457 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Torque & RPM
Torque
235 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4100 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
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Subaru Forester generations

Body type
Forester I
1997 - 2001
Length4450 mm
Height1595 mm
Wheelbase2525 mm
Length4450 mm
Forester I (1. Facelift)
2001 - 2002
Length4460 mm
Height1595 mm
Wheelbase2525 mm
Length4460 mm (+10 mm)
Forester II
2002 - 2005
Length4450 mm
Height1590 mm
Wheelbase2525 mm
Length4450 mm (-10 mm)
Forester II (1. Facelift)
2005 - 2008
Length4485 mm
Height1590 mm
Wheelbase2525 mm
Length4485 mm (+35 mm)
Forester III
2008 - 2011
Length4560 mm
Height1675 mm
Wheelbase2615 mm
Length4560 mm (+75 mm)
Forester III (1. Facelift)
2011 - 2013
Length4560 mm
Height1675 mm
Wheelbase2615 mm
Length4560 mm
Forester IV
2013 - 2015
Length4595 mm
Height1735 mm
Wheelbase2640 mm
Length4595 mm (+35 mm)
Forester IV (1. Facelift)
2015 - 2020
Length4610 mm
Height1735 mm
Wheelbase2640 mm
Length4610 mm (+15 mm)
Forester V
2020 - 2021
Length4625 mm
Height1730 mm
Wheelbase2670 mm
Length4625 mm (+15 mm)
Forester Forester V (1. Facelift)
2021 - 2025
Length4640 mm
Height1730 mm
Wheelbase2670 mm
Length4640 mm (+15 mm)
Forester Forester VI
2025 - Now
Length4670 mm
Height1730 mm
Wheelbase2670 mm
Length4670 mm (+30 mm)
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1953
1953
Subaru founded
1997
1997
I was introduced.
2001
2001
I (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced I.
2002
2002
II was introduced and replaced I (1. Facelift).
2005
2005
II (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced II.
2008
2008
III was introduced and replaced II (1. Facelift).
2011
2011
III (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced III.
2013
2013
IV was introduced and replaced III (1. Facelift).
2015
2015
IV (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced IV.
2020
2020
V was introduced and replaced IV (1. Facelift).
2021
2021
Forester V (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced V.
2025
2025
Forester VI was introduced and replaced Forester V (1. Facelift).

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